Tesla Model 3 recalls
NHTSA's records list 36 safety recalls covering the Tesla Model 3 since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2017-2026. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Aug. 5, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
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2026 Tesla Model 3 recalls 1
- Seat Assembly Fasteners Improperly Tightened
Component: seats. 48 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2025 Tesla Model 3 recalls 3
- Battery Connection Failure May Cause Loss of Drive Power
Component: electrical system. 12,963 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 239,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2024 Tesla Model 3 recalls 5
- Noncompliant Vehicles Incorrectly Imported/FMVSS 208, 201
Component: air bags. 15 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Fail/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 239,382 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Driver's Side Air Bag May Deploy Improperly
Component: air bags. 1 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2023 Tesla Model 3 recalls 12
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- Loss of Power Steering Assist
Component: steering. 376,241 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Defective Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect
Component: electrical system. 26 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Taillight May Fail to Illuminate
Component: exterior lighting. 321,628 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2022 Tesla Model 3 recalls 18
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Overheating May Cause Center Display Malfunction
Component: back over prevention. 129,960 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 48,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 26,681 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2021 Tesla Model 3 recalls 22
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Software May Fail to Detect Unlatched Hood
Component: electrical system. 1,849,638 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Fisheye and Narrow Camera Views Swapped
Component: electrical system. 7 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 48,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Windshield May Not Defrost Properly/FMVSS 103
Component: electrical system. 26,681 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Component: suspension. 2,791 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 5,974 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2020 Tesla Model 3 recalls 21
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 48,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 356,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Component: suspension. 2,791 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Side Curtain Air Bag May Be Twisted/FMVSS 214, 226
Component: air bags. 3 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar
Component: seat belts. 5,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 5,974 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2019 Tesla Model 3 recalls 22
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Component: suspension. 422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 48,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 356,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Component: suspension. 2,791 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar
Component: seat belts. 5,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Loose Brake Caliper Bolts
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 5,974 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Sunvisor Missing Air Bag Warning Information
Component: equipment. 89 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Tesla Model 3 recalls 19
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Muted Pedestrian Warning Sound/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 6,557 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Suspension Lateral Link May Separate
Component: suspension. 422 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unit of Speed May Fail to Display/FMVSS 101
Component: electrical system. 48,184 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 356,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Front Seat Belts Not Securely Attached To B-Pillar
Component: seat belts. 5,530 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Tesla Model 3 recalls 16
- Low Beam Headlights May Be Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Component: exterior lighting. 20,349 vehicles potentially affected.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 218,868 vehicles potentially affected.
- TPMS Light May Not Remain Illuminated/FMVSS 138
Component: tires. 696,281 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Component: seat belts. 125,233 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Incorrect Font Size on Warning Lights/FMVSS 105
Component: electrical system. 2,193,869 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Autopilot Controls Insufficient to Prevent Misuse
Component: electrical system. 2,031,220 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Full Self-Driving Software May Cause Crash
Component: steering. 362,758 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Buckle, Anchor Incorrectly Reassembled
Component: seat belts. 24,064 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Power Windows May Pinch/FMVSS 118
Component: visibility. 1,096,762 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 594,894 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Initial Delay In Rearview Image Display/FMVSS 111
Component: back over prevention. 947 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Pedestrian Warning Sound May Be Obscured/FMVSS 141
Component: electrical system. 578,607 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Seat Belt Chime May Not Activate/FMVSS 208
Component: electrical system. 817,143 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Vehicle May Fail to Stop at Stop Sign
Component: steering. 53,822 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Rearview Camera Image May Not Display
Component: back over prevention. 356,309 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Unexpected Activation of Automatic Emergency Brake
Component: forward collision avoidance. 11,728 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.